2015 LINCOLN MKC System

Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for \
requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel drive vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (All-wheel
drive vehicles).
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A/C
See: Climate Control..........................................136
About This Manual............................................7
Protecting the Environment..................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................182
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................182
Accessories...................................................428 Exterior style........................................................428
Interior style.........................................................428
Lifestyle.................................................................428
Peace of mind.....................................................428
Accessories See: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............204 Active Park Assist..........................................193
Automatic Steering into a Parking
Space.................................................................195
Automatic Steering out of a Parking Space.................................................................197
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.............195
Deactivating the Park Out Assist Feature..............................................................197
Park Out Assist ...................................................196
Troubleshooting the System............................198
Using Active Park Assist....................................194
Using Park Out Assist.........................................196
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................292 Horizontal Aim Adjustment..............................
293
Vertical Aim Adjustment...................................292
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.....................82 Power Tilt and Telescope Steering
Column................................................................82
Airbag Disposal
...............................................56
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................136
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm............................................81
All-Wheel Drive
...............................................177
Ambient Lighting............................................96
Anti-Theft Alarm
...............................................81
Arming the Alarm...................................................81
Disarming the Alarm.............................................81 Appendices....................................................430
At a Glance........................................................15
Front Exterior Overview.......................................15
Instrument Panel Overview.................................19
Rear Exterior Overview........................................21
Vehicle Interior Overview....................................17
Audible Warnings and Indicators................111 Headlamps On Warning Chime.........................111
Keyless Warning Alert..........................................111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime....................111
Audio Control
...................................................83
Seek, Next or Previous........................................83
Audio System................................................345 General Information...........................................345
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................346
Autolamps ..........................................................
91
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps.........91
Automatic Climate Control..........................136
Automatic High Beam Control....................93 Activating the System..........................................94
Manually Overriding the System.......................94
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Automatic Transmission................................171
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................175
Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................174
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow...................................................................176
Push Button Shift Transmission........................171
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission..............173
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................287
Autowipers........................................................87
Auxiliary Power Points.................................155 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................155
12 Volt DC Power Point......................................155
Locations...............................................................155
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive...........................................177
B
Blind Spot Information System
..................218
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with
Cross Traffic Alert...........................................218
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............279
Booster Seats...................................................31 Types of Booster Seats.......................................32
Brake Fluid Check
........................................288 Brakes..............................................................182
General Information............................................182
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................295
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................140
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications
...................336
Technical Specifications....................................341
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................
299
Center Console
..............................................157
Changing a Bulb...........................................293
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................293
Replacing Approach Lamp Bulbs...................294
Replacing Front Indicator Bulbs.....................294
Replacing High Intensity Discharge Headlamp
Bulbs.................................................................294
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb...................................................................295
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..............295
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly..............
294
Replacing Signal Indicator Mirror Bulbs.......294
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs.................................................................294 Changing a Fuse...........................................277
Fuses......................................................................277
Changing a Road Wheel............................328 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information......................................................329
Tire Change Procedure....................................
330
Changing the 12V Battery..........................288
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................297
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................291
Checking MyKey System Status
.................65
Checking the Wiper Blades........................291
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................44
Child Safety......................................................23 General Information.............................................23
Child Safety Locks..........................................35 Left-Hand Side.......................................................36
Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Child Seat Positioning...................................34
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................304
Cleaning Products
.......................................299
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................305
Cleaning the Engine.....................................301
Cleaning the Exterior..................................299 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................
300
Exterior Chrome.................................................300
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)...................300
Underbody...........................................................300
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Cleaning the Instrument Panel and
Instrument Cluster Lens...........................303
Cleaning the Interior...................................302 Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped)........................................................302
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................301
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................63
Climate.............................................................414 Climate Control Voice Commands..................417
Climate Control..............................................136
Climate Controlled Seats............................148
Cooled Seats........................................................149
Collision Warning System
..........................224
Principle Of Operation......................................224
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................284
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Creating a MyKey...........................................63 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................63
Cruise Control
..................................................84
Principle of Operation.......................................203
Type 1.......................................................................84
Type 2......................................................................84
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................203
Customer Assistance
..................................254 D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................92 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)
..........................................92
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................93
Direction Indicators........................................94
Drive Control
.................................................227
LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................227
Driver Alert
......................................................212
Using Driver Alert................................................212
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................48 Children and Airbags...........................................49
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment.........................................................49
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................53
Driving Aids
....................................................212
Driving Hints..................................................246
Driving Through Water................................247
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................92
E
Economical Driving......................................246 Electric Parking Brake
..................................183
Applying the electric parking brake...............183
Applying the electric parking brake when the
vehicle is moving............................................184
Battery With No Charge....................................185
Releasing the electric parking brake.............184
Emission Control System
............................168
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................169
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
Testing...............................................................170
End User License Agreement
...................430
SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)...............................................................430
Engine Block Heater.....................................161 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................
162
Engine Coolant Check................................284 Adding Engine Coolant....................................285
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................284
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................
286
Severe Climates.................................................286
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................286
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................80
Engine Oil Check
..........................................283
Adding Engine Oil..............................................284
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................283
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Engine Specifications..................................336
Drivebelt Routing................................................336
Entertainment................................................376 AM/FM Radio.......................................................378
Bluetooth Audio..................................................394
Browsing Device Content.................................
377
CD ........................................................................\
...389
Line In (Auxiliary Input Jack)............................394
SD Card Slot and USB Port...............................391
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............385
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................394
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................183
Essential Towing Checks.............................241 Before Towing a Trailer.....................................242
Hitches...................................................................241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)............................................242
Safety Chains.......................................................241
Trailer Brakes........................................................241
Trailer Lamps.......................................................242
When Towing a Trailer.......................................242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14 Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................448
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).................449
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).............................
448
Exterior Mirrors
................................................98
Auto-Dimming Feature......................................100
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................99
Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................100
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................100
Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................100
Memory Mirrors...................................................100
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................98
F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................38 How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions..........................................40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly........................41
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................39
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............39
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Front Passenger Sensing System..............49
Fuel and Refueling........................................163
Fuel Consumption
.........................................167
Calculating Fuel Economy................................168
Filling the Tank.....................................................168
Fuel Filter
.......................................................288 Fuel Quality
.....................................................164
Choosing the Right Fuel....................................164
Octane Recommendations...............................164
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................250
Fuses................................................................261
Fuse Specification Chart.............................261
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box..............268
Power Distribution Box......................................261
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................261
Rear Cargo Fuse Box.........................................274
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............150
Gauges............................................................105 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............107
Fuel Gauge...........................................................106
Information Display.............................................106
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access..................................................57
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Information Messages...................................118
Active Park.............................................................118
Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................118
AdvanceTrac ™........................................................119
Airbag.....................................................................120
Alarm......................................................................120
All-Wheel Drive.....................................................121
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................120
Battery and Charging System..........................122
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...............................................................123
Collision Warning System..................................123
Doors and Locks..................................................124
Driver Alert............................................................124
Fuel........................................................................\
.125
Hill Start Assist.....................................................125
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................125
Lane Keeping System........................................126
Maintenance.........................................................127
MyKey.....................................................................128
Park Aid..................................................................129
Park Brake.............................................................129
Power Steering....................................................130
Remote Start..........................................................131
Seats........................................................................\
131
Starting System ....................................................131
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
....................132
Traction Control...................................................132 Transmission....................................................133
Installing Child Seats
.....................................25
Child Seats.............................................................25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts...........................25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................28
Using Tether Straps..............................................30
Instrument Cluster........................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................92
Interior Lamps
..................................................95
Front Interior Lamp ..............................................95
Rear Interior Lamp................................................96
Interior Mirror
..................................................101
Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................101
Introduction
.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................251 Connecting the Jumper Cables......................
251
Jump Starting......................................................252
Preparing Your Vehicle......................................251
Removing the Jumper Cables........................252 K
Keyless Entry
....................................................77
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD...............................................................77
Keyless Starting
.............................................158
Ignition Modes.....................................................158
Keys and Remote Controls
...........................57
L
Lane Keeping System..................................213 Switching the System On and Off...................213
Lighting Control..............................................90 Headlamp Flasher................................................90
High Beams............................................................90
Lighting.............................................................90
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............229
Load Carrying................................................229
Load Limit
.......................................................230
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................230
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P
Parking Aid.......................................................191
Front Sensing System........................................192
Rear Sensing System..........................................191
Parking Aids
.....................................................191
Passive Anti-Theft System............................80 SecuriLock™............................................................80
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................80
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personal Safety System ™
..............................46
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................46
Phone..............................................................396 Making Calls........................................................398
Pairing Subsequent Phones............................398
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time...........
397
Phone Menu Options........................................398
Phone Settings...................................................400
Phone Voice Commands...................................
401
Receiving Calls....................................................398
Text Messaging...................................................399
Post-Crash Alert System.............................253
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking..............................68 Power Liftgate..................................................74
Obstacle Detection...............................................77
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................75
Setting the Liftgate Open Height......................76
Power Seats....................................................143 Power Lumbar......................................................145
Power Steering Fluid Check ......................
288
Power Windows...............................................97
Accessory Delay...................................................98
Bounce-Back..........................................................97
One-Touch Down..................................................97
One-Touch Up........................................................97
Window Lock.........................................................98
R
Rear Seat Armrest
.........................................149
Rear Seats.......................................................146 Folding the Seatback..........................................147
Recline Adjustment.............................................147
Unfolding the Seatback.....................................147
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................229 Cargo Management System...........................
229
Rear View Camera........................................199 Using the Rear View Camera System..........
200
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.....................................199 Rear Window Wiper and Washers..............88
Rear Window Washer..........................................89
Rear Window Wiper.............................................88
Recommended Towing Weights..............240
Refueling.........................................................166 Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System.....................166
Remote Control
...............................................58
Car Finder...............................................................59
Intelligent Access Key.........................................58
Remote Start..........................................................59
Replacing the Battery..........................................58
Sounding a Panic Alarm......................................59
Remote Start
...................................................140
Automatic Settings..............................................140
Removing a Headlamp
...............................293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................305
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs....................................................12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................12
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................61
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......259
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Roadside Assistance...................................249
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................250
Vehicles Sold In Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.......................................................250
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.....................................249
Vehicles Sold In the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.....................................249
Roadside Emergencies
...............................249
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................229
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................246
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................164
Refilling With a Portable Fuel Container.......165
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
.....................41
Safety Belt Minder..........................................43 Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Safety Belts
.......................................................37
Principle of Operation..........................................37
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................42
Conditions of operation......................................42
Safety Canopy™...............................................53
Safety Precautions
........................................163 Scheduled Maintenance Record
..............463
Scheduled Maintenance.............................451
Seats..................................................................141
Security.............................................................80
Settings...........................................................363 Clock......................................................................364
Display...................................................................364
Settings.................................................................366
Sound....................................................................365
Vehicle..................................................................365
Side Airbags
.....................................................52
Sitting in the Correct Position.....................141
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains..................................323
Special Notices
.................................................13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles.....................................................13
Special Instructions...............................................13
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance...............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................459
Exceptions............................................................462
Speed Control See: Cruise Control...........................................203
Stability Control
.............................................189
Principle of Operation........................................189 Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................159
Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................160
Failure to Start......................................................160
Fast Restart...........................................................159
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................161
Important Ventilating Information....................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................161
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary..........................................................160
Starting and Stopping the Engine.............158 General Information............................................158
Steering..........................................................223 Electric Power Steering....................................223
Steering Wheel
................................................82
Storage Compartments................................157
Sunroof See: Moonroof.....................................................102
Sun Visors
.......................................................102
Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................102
Supplementary Restraints System..............47 Principle of Operation..........................................47
Symbols Glossary
..............................................7
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